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The Ultimate Appetizer Board
The Ultimate Appetizer Board is perfect for an impromptu party using ingredients that are easily available at your grocery store!
Prep Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
easy charcuterie board
Servings:
10
people
Calories:
787
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
7
ounce
wedge or round of soft-ripened Brie
4
ounces
Gouda cheese
cut into squares or served as a sliced half-round
4
ounces
sharp cheddar cheese
broken into chunks with a fork
4
ounces
Pepper Jack cheese
cut into small cubes
4
ounces
Genoa salami,
thinly sliced
4
ounces
summer sausage
thinly sliced
6
ounces
prosciutto slices
or spicy capicola
2
bunches
fresh grapes
at least two varieties
8
ounces
fresh berries
10
ounces
bagel chips, breadsticks, sliced baguette, and assorted crackers
8
ounces
dried apricots and cherries
3
ounces
dark chocolate covered almonds
3
ounces
roasted and salted cashews
1
jar
cherry preserves
10
ounce jar
basil pesto
1
jar
Dijon mustard
Instructions
For the Appetizer Board
Pour the preserves, mustard, and pesto into small serving bowls and place on the board.
Arrange the meats and cheeses arranging larger items like wedges and blocks on the board first.
Add the crackers and breads next, spacing them apart on the board.
Fill in gaps with the fresh and dried fruits and nuts.
Garnish with greens and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure you have appetizer sized plates and lots of wine glasses ready.
Place your white wines in the refrigerator when you walk through the door.
Don't forget the bamboo forks or large toothpicks so your guests can pick-up their meats and cheeses.
Have tongs available for picking up crackers, nuts, and dried fruits.
Cheese knives to slice the different types of cheeses, unless you pre-cut them yourself.
Allow the brie to sit out for 30 minutes before serving.
Serving spoons for the bruschetta and pesto, and a knife for spreading the mustard.
Wash and dry the grapes, or any fresh fruits that you will be serving.
Napkins, lots of napkins!!
Most importantly, a cork screw to open your bottles of wine!
Nutrition
Calories:
787
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
56
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
18
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
86
mg
|
Sodium:
1494
mg
|
Potassium:
658
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
22
g
|
Vitamin A:
1805
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
418
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg